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Economic growth top of the agenda as UK Finance Ministers meet in Cardiff

The Finance Secretary has said he's looking forward to welcoming his counterparts from the other UK nations to Cardiff today.

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Bilingual French-Welsh edition of 'The Little Prince' given to all schools

All schools in Wales have received a copy of Y Tywysog Bach, a special bilingual edition of the beloved French classic 'The Little Prince'.

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Budget agreement secures extra £100m for public services

Social care, childcare and local councils are set to benefit from more than £100m in extra funding secured through a budget agreement.

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Report on supporting Welsh speaking communities welcomed

The report explores how town and country planning can have an impact on the language.

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New digital platform puts Welsh language music on the map

Music lovers can now find every Welsh language gig happening across Wales in one place, thanks to an innovative new online platform: Awni.

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Welsh Government ends tax break for independent schools

The Welsh Government is ending business rates relief for some fee-charging schools to use the funding to support local public services.

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New Cymraeg projects to get Welsh Government support

15 community groups will be awarded up to £10,000 each to turn their ideas into viable projects to support Cymraeg in their communities.

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A budget to build a brighter future for Wales

An extra £1.5bn to strengthen public services, support small businesses and drive economic growth is at the heart of the Welsh Government’s Draft Budget 2025-26.  

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Two years of free Welsh lessons: Over 2,000 young people and school staff take up their Welsh learning journey

The second year of free Welsh lessons for 16- to 25-year-olds and school staff has helped even more people learn the language, with over 2,000 young people and school staff estimated to have taken up the offer during 2023-24.

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“A small contribution that could make a big difference” – Legislation introduced to support a thriving, sustainable tourism industry in Wales

A Bill to give local authorities the option to introduce a small visitor levy in their area to re-invest in local tourism, is today introduced by Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford.